Isokan

Isokan
Interactive map of Isokan
Isokan
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 7°18′N 4°11′E / 7.300°N 4.183°E / 7.300; 4.183
Country Nigeria
StateOsun State
Government
 • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government CouncilOdetunde Olagoke Micheal
Area
 • Total
179 km2 (69 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total
103,177
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
221
ISO 3166 codeNG.OS.IK

IsokanListen is a Local Government Area in Osun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Apomu at7°20′00″N 4°11′00″E / 7.33333°N 4.18333°E / 7.33333; 4.18333. The current chairman of the council is Odetunde Olagoke Micheal.

It has an area of 179 km2 and a population of 103,177 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 221.[1]

Isokan South Local Council Development Area (LCDA)

Isokan South Local Council Development Area (LCDA) was created out of Isokan for administrative convenience, better development planning and to bring government closer to the grassroot.[2] The LCDA is created by the Government of Osun State and is responsible for the funding of the council. The LCDA is headed by a chairman, vice chairman and other executive and legislative branches similar to the federally recognized local councils. The current chairman of the LCDA is Wasiu Oyetunji Oyelami.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. ^ sunnews (2016-03-23). "Matters arising on Osun LCDAs". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  3. ^ Kamorudeen, Adabanija (2021-09-05). "The names of the newly appointed local government caretaker chairmen in the state of Osun". Omo Adabanija Global. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  4. ^ Ajibola, Akinola (2015-05-28). "Osun House Of Assembly Passes LCDA Creation Bill Into Law". Channels Television. Retrieved 2026-02-04.